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Performers The Kitty Kats. | Newsreel

Council future-proofs Coast’s events scene

The Sunshine Coast is set to become an events incubator with funds now dedicated to encouraging new, fresh and exciting drawcards. A new Emerging Events category has
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Brisbane river and botanic gardens. | Newsreel

Brisbane poised to be regional powerhouse

Brisbane has multiple advantages over other Australian capitals, as it eyes an economy that is tipped to approach $300 billion within a decade. A State of the City
Read more 4 May 2024
Queensland Police Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey with Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli | Newsreel

Mayor’s warning as scammers hijack identity

Fraudsters have been masquerading as Rosanna Natoli, with the newly-elected Sunshine Coast Council Mayor urging the community to be aware of fake approaches under her
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Loggerhead turtles. | Newsreel

Redlands to seek new ways to upgrade Toondah Harbour

Redland City Council has declared it will continue to work with private investors to progress “vital upgrades” to the Toondah Harbour area, west of Brisbane. This
Read more 22 April 2024
Artist's impression of Sunshine Coast Council library. | Newsreel

Community hub takes shape from the inside

The redevelopment of an old Sunshine Coast Council administration building is stepping up a gear with internal demolition work set to clear the way for a new centre’s
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Flooded town. | Newsreel

Upgrades for council flood warning systems

More than 20 of Queensland’s most flood-impacted councils have been funded to upgrade flood warning infrastructure. The Federal Government will fund 170 projects
Read more 22 April 2024
Chef's tasting menu. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast unveils 90 mouth-watering events

Whether you delight in native flavours, charcoal BBQs or fancy a musical extravaganza with your long lunch, The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival has something for
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Brisbane CityCat ferry. | Newsreel

Smart travel trial on Brisbane city ferries

Brisbane River ferry passengers are the latest public transport users able to ditch their Go Cards and use bank cards and smart devices to pay for fares. From today,
Read more 16 April 2024
Dr Prins Ralston Townsville City Council CEO. | Newsreel

Townville City CEO Dr Prins Ralston resigns

Townsville City Council is searching for a new CEO, following the resignation of Dr Prins Ralston. Dr Ralston has been the Council’s Chief Executive Officer since late
Read more 15 April 2024
Toondah Harbour. | Newsreel

Council to push back on Toondah Harbour decision

Redland City Council will push back on the Federal Government’s likely blocking of the $3 billion Toondah Harbour project saying the decision would cost 500 jobs and
Read more 10 April 2024